"One of the most disturbing aspects of the survivors' accounts is how this reprehensible conduct went undetected or ignored for years," the committee, led by Reps. Elijah Cummings (l.) and Trey Gowdy said in a statement. (AP)

Congress is taking on USA Gymnastics.

The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that it will investigate the beleaguered national gymnastics group over concerns that its officials might have looked the other way as disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar sexually assaulted dozens of young athletes.

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"One of the most disturbing aspects of the survivors' accounts is how this reprehensible conduct went undetected or ignored for years," the committee, led by Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), said in a joint statement. "Coaches, instructors, law enforcement, and other trusted adults all failed these young athletes."

Nassar has been accused of sexually assaulting or molesting more than 260 women and girls. (Cory Morse/AP)

Nassar, 54, was sentenced this month to several consecutive sentences ensuring that he will stay behind bars for the rest of his life. The disgraced doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting or molesting more than 260 women and girls.